Author Archives: Sandy

Stuffed Portabello Mushrooms with Pickled Beets, Goat Cheese and Walnuts

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Sandy

If you want to make appetizers, just use the baby portabellos instead of the big guys. Ingredients 1 jar (16 ounces) Whole Pickled Beets 4 large portobello mushrooms (about 1 pound) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper … Continue reading →

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Portabello Mushrooms with Tomato Bruschetta

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Sandy

My this makes me hungry. Trying to stay away from carbs? How about Tomato Bruschetta on a Grilled or Oven Roasted Portabello. Heavenly. Clean the mushrooms by wiping with a towel. Remove the stem so you have a flat mushroom … Continue reading →

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Tuscan Tomato Basil Bisque

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Sandy

Definately one of my favorite soups. And, I love this soup served with grilled cheese sandwiches or any half sandwich. Happy lunching. 2 tablespoons butter or extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 (28-ounce) can whole … Continue reading →

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Mom’s White Bread

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Sandy

MOTHER’S BEST HOMEMADE WHITE BREAD 5 Cups scalded milk (or 5 Cups warm water with 25 Tablespoons instant dry milk–then you don’t need to scald it) 6 Tablespoons sugar 1 Tablespoon yeast 1/2 Cup warm water 6 Tablespoons shortening, melted … Continue reading →

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Chili Verde – Quick!

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Sandy

I am craving Chili Verde. Planned on going to breakfast Sunday morning, but opted for an american restaurant. I need chili verde now! I do have pork loin roast that Dennis cooked on Friday night, and I have a can … Continue reading →

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Fried Potatoes and Chorizo

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Sandy

Twenty years ago, Dennis and I would go to Mrs. Olson’s on Hollywood Beach, and have these potatoes. This little place always had a swarm of people with coffee cups in hand waiting for a table. We loved taking a … Continue reading →

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Mashed Potatoes with Black Walnut Oil

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Sandy

Ingredients 6 baking potatoes, peeled, cut crosswise 7 tbs Black Walnut Oil Choose a fresh herb and highlight it in your potatoes: (basil, chives, thyme, garlic confit – all are wonderful) Directions Place potatoes in large pot. Cover with cold … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter Cookies to make you go wild!

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Sandy

My son James’ favorite cookie in the whole world is peanut butter. If you want more peanut crunch, add more peanuts to your liking. Or if you love that chocolate and peanut taste together, add the chocolate chips. My only … Continue reading →

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Smoked Fish – Shad, Trout or Salmon

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Sandy

BRINE 1 (30 minutes) â– 1 cup kosher salt â– 2 quarts water BRINE (8 to 24 hours) â– 1/2 cup salt â– 2 quarts water â– 1/2 cup maple syrup â– 1 chopped onion â– 3 smashed garlic cloves â– Juice of a lemon â– 1 tablespoon cracked … Continue reading →

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Coeur a la Creme with Raspberry Sauce

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Sandy

Ingredients 12 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 1 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 2 1/2 cups cold heavy cream 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest Seeds scraped from 1 vanilla bean Raspberry and Grand Marnier Sauce, … Continue reading →

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